This Day In Norwood History-September 27, 2016-Sinkhole on Nahatan St

This Day In Norwood History-September 27, 2016-Sinkhole on Nahatan St

Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988

Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988

Norwood Police in Shootout with Trio of Safecrackers-This Day in Norwood History- September 24, 1945

Norwood Police in Shootout with Trio of Safecrackers-This Day in Norwood History- September 24, 1945

This Day in Norwood History- September 15, 1991- Veterans Monument Dedicated

The Norwood Veterans Monument Committee is holding a dedication ceremony for the monument today at noon. The theme of the 20-foot high “Protectors of the American Way” monument depicts our … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History- September 15, 1991- Veterans Monument Dedicated

No Progress on Nahatan St Extension In Two Years-This Day in Norwood History- September 15, 1945

No Progress on Nahatan St Extension In Two Years-This Day in Norwood History- September 15, 1945

This Day in Norwood History- August 30, 1913-“Old Tavern”, Norwood House Relocated

Paul Ellis' tavern, situated on the Norfolk and Bristol Turnpike between Boston to Providence (now Washington st), brought stagecoach passengers and their drivers to his door and tap room regularly. A large hook on a post in front of the tavern allowed drivers to throw their reigns over easily when they arrived and also became an easy place to hang mail or other articles without needing to stop, saving the drivers time. Soon, drivers started calling the tavern "The Hook" and before long the nickname was applied to the area around Norwood's present Town Square. This article goes into more detail about the history of the Tavern and mentions some of the events that occurred there, including a gruesome murder/suicide (which will be the subject of an article on this page a few days from now) and a visit from a US President. The structure was known by many names over the years, including "Ellis' Tavern", "Hartshorn's Tavern", "The South Dedham Inn", "Norwood House" and "The Norwood Hotel". The Tavern was moved on #thisdayinnorwoodhistory in 1913 to the intersection of Nahatan st and Broadway, approximately where Santander Bank is today. The construction of the George T Lee Bridge and the extension of Nahatan st under the railroad tracks wouldn't happen until 1935, over 20 years later.

This Day in Norwood History- August 23, 1920-Two Arrests After Wild Auto Chase

An exciting chase after the stolen automobile of Frank H Carbee, 80 Park at, Lynn, tonight resulted In the arrest of Max Rosenberg, 14 Garden st, Roxbury, and Walter Barrett, … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History- August 23, 1920-Two Arrests After Wild Auto Chase

This Day in Norwood History- August 9, 1998-Flood Revives Push For New Police Station

This Day in Norwood History- August 9, 1998-Flood Revives Push For New Police Station

This Day In Norwood History-April 15, 1964-Norwood Fire Destroys Auto Parts Building, Former Village Hall

NORWOOD — A general alarm fire destroyed an auto parts building and an adjoining vacant structure at Nahatan st. and Broadway, just off the business district, at 10:30 Tuesday night. … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-April 15, 1964-Norwood Fire Destroys Auto Parts Building, Former Village Hall

This Day in Norwood History-February 10, 1965-Friendly’s To Open 100th Shop Here In March

The Friendly Ice Cream Corporation of Wilbraham, Massachusetts will reach a milestone when it opens its 100th ice cream and sandwich shop on Nahatan street in Norwood on March 5th … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 10, 1965-Friendly’s To Open 100th Shop Here In March